OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round

TechCrunch - Oct 31, 2026

OpenAI’s latest funding round doesn't seem to be living up to expectations.

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Oct 31, 2026

Apple Intelligence to roll out on iPhones in China in December with Alibaba backing

Apple’s long-awaited artificial intelligence features will be officially launched in China in December, ending two years of regulatory uncertainty as the US tech giant seeks to bring advanced technologies to its second-largest market with the help of Alibaba Group Holding. The first batch of Apple Intelligence services will roll out to Chinese iPhone users alongside the iOS 27.3 update in December, following an open beta test with developers starting November 4, the US company said in a...

OCBC MAKES OVERSEAS QR PAYMENTS MORE REWARDING

Oct 31, 2026

OCBC MAKES OVERSEAS QR PAYMENTS MORE REWARDING

OCBC has become the first bank in Singapore to enable customers to earn rewards and redeem vouchers when making overseas QR payments with Alipay+ Travel Treat on the OCBC app. The launch of the in-app travel hub builds on OCBC’s partnership with Alipay+, Ant International’s unified wallet gateway, for cross-border payments since 2023. The latest enhancement broadens the partnership beyond payments to encompass travel perks.

Focused ultrasound reportedly got coma patient talking

Oct 31, 2026

Focused ultrasound reportedly got coma patient talking

Focused ultrasound reportedly got coma patient talkingThirteen of 24 patients with chronic disorders of consciousness showed improved conscious behaviour after focused ultrasound, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. A team including the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Shenzhen Institutes of...

IT hardware reseller lists GPUs from decommissioned Nvidia supercomputer on eBay for $60 million — What we know

Oct 31, 2026

IT hardware reseller lists GPUs from decommissioned Nvidia supercomputer on eBay for $60 million — What we know

A reseller listed a decommissioned NVIDIA supercomputer on eBay for $59.7 million. The system includes 300 racks, 9,600 A100 GPUs and 4,200 AMD EPYC processors. Here's all we know… 

Doctors in Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks

Oct 31, 2026

Doctors in Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks

As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that.

In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview

Oct 31, 2026

In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview

When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.

Have YOU seen a ghost? Analysis of 2,000 first-hand supernatural encounters reveals the most common sightings

Oct 31, 2026

Have YOU seen a ghost? Analysis of 2,000 first-hand supernatural encounters reveals the most common sightings

From Casper to Harry Potter, ghosts in film and TV are usually portrayed as floating white figures. But a new analysis suggests that supernatural sightings actually take a range of ominous forms.

Global housing forum opens in China with focus on affordable housing

Oct 31, 2026

Global housing forum opens in China with focus on affordable housing

The world has a housing problem and it shows up mostly in the cities, where nearly half of humanity is crammed. Shining a spotlight on the crisis, the 2026 Global Observance of World Cities Day opened in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, under the theme "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All." It's bringing global attention to the urgent need for safe, affordable housing.

Attackers Chain Three Ivanti Connect Secure Flaws to Gain Unauthenticated Root Access

Oct 31, 2026

Attackers Chain Three Ivanti Connect Secure Flaws to Gain Unauthenticated Root Access

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added two security flaws impacting Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2026-111357 (CVSS score: 8.8) - A missing authentication for a critical function vulnerability that could allow a

AI search gains 3-fold influence over traditional search in shopping decisions: McKinsey

Oct 31, 2026

AI search gains 3-fold influence over traditional search in shopping decisions: McKinsey

Artificial intelligence-powered search tools are becoming a stronger influence on consumer buying decisions than traditional search engines, with nearly one-third of AI shoppers identifying them as the biggest factor behind their most recent purchase, according to a report by McKinsey.

HMD unveils new Nokia 2360 Flip phone for seniors with family assist, SOS features: Check specs, colours and more

Oct 31, 2026

HMD unveils new Nokia 2360 Flip phone for seniors with family assist, SOS features: Check specs, colours and more

HMD has unveiled its new Nokia 2360 Flip 2G phone built for use by senior citizens, offering a number of useful features such as family assist, SOS and parental control. Check the specs, colours and other details here. 

Can battery swapping and energy storage power CATL’s next phase of growth?

Oct 31, 2026

Can battery swapping and energy storage power CATL’s next phase of growth?

Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) has doubled down on new businesses including battery swapping and energy storage as the world’s largest battery maker seeks new growth drivers amid intensifying price wars and mounting pressure on profitability. But the new path is far from straightforward. Established players like Nio have already built a strong presence in battery swapping, while BYD has reinforced its position in energy-storage systems. Lucas Zhang Liutong, director of Hong...

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